Checker/Cashier

Job Function

To operate a cash register and checkstand to provide the store’s customers with the most accurate and efficient checkout service possible; to perform stocking and other duties, as assigned, depending upon the amount of time available, business volume, and other criteria according to company policy; to ensure that the work shift contributes to the financial best interests of the store.

Duties and Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the  following:

A. General

1. Observe all store rules and company policies;

2. Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance at all times and observe company dress regulations;

3. Observe shift operating hours at all times as scheduled or assigned by store manager;

4. Adhere to all local, state and federal health and civil code regulations;

5. Be qualified, knowledgeable, able and prepared to perform all of the duties of an experienced grocery clerk when assigned or requested to do so;

6. Clean checkstands daily;

7. Count cash drawer (i.e., perform a cash audit of the contents in assigned cash drawer at both the “start” and “end” of the actual work shift);

8. Add up or record the purchases of a customer into a cash register efficiently and accurately;

9. Be knowledgeable in and able to recognize or differentiate between all of the various types of produce merchandise carried in the store including differences between varieties of similar classes of products (e.g., apples, lettuces, etc.);

10. Assist customers with bulk products that they may have difficulty in handling;

11. Collect money in the form of cash or checks from customers and tender accurate change in accordance with company policies and procedures;

12. Process all of the various types of sales transactions accepted by the store including but not necessarily limited to authorized Accounts Receivable sales, EFT transactions, WIC Coupons, Food Stamps, manufacturers’ coupons, gift certificates, etc. in strict accordance with established company policies and procedures including full compliance with any legal requirements or regulations governing the same;

13. Process bottle deposits and/or refunds, as applicable;

14. Handle lottery and postage stamp transactions, as applicable;

15. Bag or package merchandise according to established company policies or procedures;

16. Stock merchandise in assigned sections;

17. Handle damaged or spoiled products and return-to-stocks (“go-backs”) according to company policy;

18. Comply fully with all safety policies and procedures; participate in store’s Safety Committee;

19. Perform all front end duties according to company policies, procedures and practices;

20. Assist in training personnel when assigned;

21. Control excessive use of utilities and water and observe sound conservation practices;

22. Perform other duties and assignments as directed;

23. Greet all customers and provide them with prompt and courteous service or assistance.

B. Bookkeeping

1. Record all shift hours worked on time card according to company policy and verify by signature the accuracy of all time worked;

2. Ring all sales into cash register in accordance with Company cash handling procedures;

3. Verify all customer IDs presented and observe store policies pertaining to the acceptance of checks and the sale of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products;

4. Notify manager promptly of any irregularities or discrepancies in the operating results of the applicable work shift for cash variations exceeding $3.00 (or the level that has been established by management for your particular store or location);

5. Use correct pricing as listed in the store’s Pricing Guide and ensure that all merchandise is properly priced;

6. Record on designated forms any price discrepancies and/or any “not on file” items that are encountered on electronic point-of-sale terminals or computers; request price checks promptly on any such items according to company policy.

C. Merchandising

1. Keep shelves in assigned sections fully stocked and faced to the maximum extent possible according to tag allocation or department standards;

2. Ensure that all front end displays are clean, neat and uncluttered;

3. Keep merchandise ro